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Testimonies

Real people. Real letters. The Father running toward His prodigal children.

For almost 2 years I've been studying with Brother Stacy Hayes on the "In Him" scriptures here at Bradley County Jail. Over this time my spirit has become illuminated to the truth of who I am in Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Had I known what I know now, I'd never done what I did to get in here. Just last week on November 29th, 2022, a Federal Judge sentenced me to 110 months in Federal Prison....

James Allen Bowers

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

I would like to take a few minutes of your time to tell you how The Prodigal Son Ministry and the teaching and passion from Stacy Hayes has touched my life, as well as help me in my Christian walk. I suffered from a great many years as an addict and from mental illness, PTSD, Bi Polar 1, spent a great many of years in jails, prisons, or institutions of one form or another. Back in 2010 after bein...

David Skattebo

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

Hello, my name is Christopher Adam Cantrell. I'm 35 years old, and from Cleveland TN. My whole life I went to church, I even went to TCA "Tennessee Christian Academy School", a Christian school. I always knew that Christ died for my sins and accepted him as my savior but I never knew truly who I was in Christ and the true meaning of what he really truly did for me. I'm currently in Bradley County...

Christopher Adam Cantrell

Bradley County Jail, Cleveland TN

Prison Ministry

I'm from Mexico and I've been studying with Brother Stacy Hayes here at Bradley County Jail for several months. I love Jesus now more than ever, because I know who I am in HIM. These verses have answered so many questions for me, so many promises in God's Word. Follow Jesus!! He's the ONLY way to heaven. Armando Mejia Almazon

Armando Mejia Almazon

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

I would like to let you know that the card you gave to us has shown me that this place that I am in does not define me. It has also taught me that He is a loving, caring, forgiving God, that is in my life to uphold me, not to tear me down. These In Him scriptures has shown me hope and let me see how loving and kind my Lord and Savior is. Thank you Stacy Hayes! Love, William Greer

William Greer

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

Thank God for sending us a precious Brother Stacy, to encourage us not only to read and study the Bible every day but to live in our salvation. Just to know the freedom we live and walk in everyday. We love you Brother Stacy Hayes. Gerald Burress

Gerald Burress

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

Dear Stacy, I want to say how much you've impacted (touched) my life and how you've helped me through Jesus Christ. I have changed my ways and the utter thoughts of my mind. I feel like I'm a new creature in life! I have hope. I feel like my prayers are being answered, maybe not in my order, but for certain on God's time, that may His will be done for my life. All this time is not in vain like it...

George Day

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

The "In Him" scripture references card has not only opened my eyes but pricked my heart and opened my mind. These scriptures show many ways how "In Him" is love and Grace! Thank you Stacy for your time to help us men grow!! Matthew Tyler

Matthew Tyler

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

The "In Him" scripture references have helped me realize WHO I am in Christ and have opened my eyes and shown me my worth in Christ Jesus. Thank you to Stacy Hayes! Dustin Duggan

Dustin Duggan

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

To Whom It May Concern, I have been studying the In Him Scriptures from Stacy Hayes and it has helped me get to know who I am and helped me understand the Bible. I would suggest it to anyone that wants to know who they are. Joe Sherrill

Joe Sherrill

Bradley County Jail

Prison Ministry

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